Daily Archives: March 29, 2018

Going back to the Fifth Circuit on SB4

Gotta hope for the best. Opponents of the state’s immigration enforcement legislation have asked a federal appeals court to reconsider a decision that allowed most of the controversial measure to go into effect. Attorneys with the American Civil Liberties Union, … Continue reading

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Still discussing flood bonds

It’s complicated. Harris County officials Tuesday said the “clock is ticking” on its call for a bond referendum for $1 billion or more in flood control projects, as requirements to provide matching funds for federal grants being disbursed in Hurricane … Continue reading

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The prosecution keeps piling on Steve Stockman

From Monday: A fundraising director who quit and returned most of his salary after four days as an employee of ex-U.S. Congressman Steve Stockman characterized the work environment as “horrific” for Washington, D.C., interns, according to his testimony in the … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of March 26

The Texas Progressive Alliance stands with the marchers as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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